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Dan Cunningham (mn-backpacker) - BPL Guest

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About Me I obviously enjoy backpacking on the lighter side. I work in technology (UNIX - Dev - Mac - Networking - Graphics - Web - etc) and I'm generally quite laid back.
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Gear Porn - NeoAir vs. Air Core
I think the pad that most people will compare this to, like myself, is the Big Agnes Insulated Air Core. That said, I just picked up the NeoAir, and have the other pad as well. Thoughts first, then...

In GEAR » Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Pads
April 08, 8:35pm

Re: Re: Packrafting Light?
I grew up whiterwater canoeing on MN and WI rivers and doing multi-day canoe trips into the BWCA or other waters. I never backpacked until I was an adult. For me, it was a natural progression of se...

In Packrafting » Packrafting Light?
April 08, 6:08pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Esbit vs. Alcohol- A Good Starting Point
Brad - my brain read cups, not pints. :) You're boiling 5 cups per day on only 1.25 ounces? Is that room temperature water, not cold stream water? It'd take my BB zero ounces of carr...

In GEAR » Switching from Canister stove
April 08, 1:51pm

Re: Re: Dont wear your day clothes to bed-myth?
Same as Matt, except I do carry an additional pair of underwear too. Extra socks are key for me. The undies are more of a 3 ounce luxury.

In Philosophy & Technique » Dont wear your day clothes to bed-myth?
April 08, 8:33am

Re: Dan
Nathan - as soon as I get it. REI taunted me with "In Transit" on April 1st (a joke?) but has not followed up with "Arrived at REI Store" just yet. I'm sure it'll be any...

In GEAR » Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Pads
April 08, 7:06am

Re: im dumb...
ehh... what is "mec" ? Basically... Canadian REI. :) You can find it here: Mountain Equipment Co-op

In GEAR » Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Pads
April 08, 7:02am

Re: Re: Esbit vs. Alcohol- A Good Starting Point
Brad - my home made Red Bull stove weighs a scant .25 ounces (I posted the wrong weight above). It boils a pint of cold water on only 2/3 ounce of alcohol, so 1.5 pints on an ounce easy. Windscreen...

In GEAR » Switching from Canister stove
April 07, 9:15pm

Re: Container
Ditto. For shorter trips I have a 10 oz little mini water bottle from a hotel room. Longer trips I use a 20 oz aquafina.

In GEAR » alcohol container
April 07, 6:43pm

Re: SMD Lunar Solo
The grey color, the same used in most tarp tent style shelters, does let in plenty of light. When sleeping under a full moon, I can see the moon through the canopy. You could almost read. I enjoy i...

In GEAR » SMD Lunar Solo e 1 "plus"
April 06, 9:39pm

Re: April date
Update... 50/50 chance now. I'm working on getting out of the commitment. We had a lot of fun last time and would rather not miss it!

In Chaff » Many Minneapolis-Area BPLers--let's meet!
April 06, 8:51pm

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